How to Pronounce Nitrogen

To pronounce "nitrogen", say NITR-og-en — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈnaɪ.tɹə.dʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈnaɪ.tɹə.dʒən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nitrogen”

"nitrogen" has 3 syllables: nitr-og-en.

What does nitrogen mean?

noun

  1. The chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067. It is a colorless and odorless gas.
  2. Molecular nitrogen (N2), a colorless, odorless gas at room temperature.

Synonyms

E941packaging gaspropellantazote

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Related words

noxidemonoxideazoteozoneammonianitratenitrous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nitrogen"?▾

"Nitrogen" has 3 syllables: nitr · og · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "nitrogen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nitrogen" is /ˈnaɪ.tɹə.dʒən/.

What does "nitrogen" mean?▾

Nitrogen: The chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067. It is a colorless and odorless gas.

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